🇹🇬 On April 27, the Togolese Republic marks Independence Day

The history of Togo is closely connected with a particularly tragic period in world history: from the 15th to the 19th century, the coast of the Gulf of Guinea was among the main centres of the slave trade, which earned the region the name The Slave Coast.

The colonial conquest of the territory of modern-day Togo began in the late 19th century. In 1884, a German protectorate was established there, which lasted until the outbreak of the First World War.

After Germany’s defeat in the war, Togoland was divided between Britain and France into two mandated territories. The line, which is now the state border between Togo and Ghana, was finally demarcated between 1927 and 1929.

In 1956−1957, the territory of British Togoland became part of Ghana, and the French part gained the status of an autonomous republic.

✊ After many years of colonial domination, Togo gained its long-awaited independence on April 27, 1960, and in 1963, it received its modern name: the Togolese Republic.

The Soviet Union was one of the first to recognise the young African state, establishing diplomatic relations with Togo as early as on May 1, 1960.

🇷🇺🇹🇬 Russian-Togolese relations are developing confidently on the basis of traditions of friendship and mutual respect. Political dialogue is actively conducted, mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation are being strengthened, and cultural ties are expanding.

The 2025 decision to resume the operation of the Russian Embassy in Lomé was a major landmark in the history of our relations.

#Togo — is a country with unique national culture and traditions, and ethnic and cultural diversity.

🎉 We congratulate our colleagues and friends in the Togolese Republic on the national holiday, and wish them prosperity and wellbeing.

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